Michigan Built America—Let's Build Michigan Again
Michigan was the manufacturing powerhouse that built America. Our factories produced the cars, trucks, and machinery that made us the arsenal of democracy. But decades of high taxes and crushing regulations have driven manufacturers to other states and countries. Ralph Rebandt will reverse this trend.
Ralph is calling for a manufacturing renaissance in Michigan. By slashing taxes, cutting regulations, and creating the most business-friendly environment in America, we'll bring factories back and create thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs for Michigan workers.
Ralph's Manufacturing Renaissance Plan
Cut Corporate Tax to 2.5%
High corporate taxes drive manufacturers away. Ralph will slash Michigan's corporate tax from 6% to 2.5%, making us one of the most competitive states for manufacturing.
- Reduce corporate income tax to 2.5%
- Make Michigan more competitive than neighboring states
- Attract manufacturers from high-tax states
- Keep Michigan manufacturers from leaving
Slash Government Regulations
Excessive regulations strangle manufacturing and kill jobs. Ralph will eliminate unnecessary regulations that burden manufacturers without improving safety or quality.
- Comprehensive review of all manufacturing regulations
- Eliminate outdated and unnecessary rules
- Streamline permitting for new factories
- Make it easy to build and expand in Michigan
Bring Jobs Back to Michigan
Ralph will work aggressively to bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas and from other states, rebuilding Michigan's industrial base.
- Recruit manufacturers back to Michigan
- Support reshoring of American manufacturing
- End policies that encourage offshoring
- Buy American, make it in Michigan
Support American-Made Products
Michigan should lead the way in supporting American manufacturing and American-made products through state purchasing and procurement policies.
- State preference for Michigan-made products
- Support Buy American policies
- Promote Michigan manufacturers in state contracts
- Build with Michigan materials and labor
Workforce Development
Michigan needs skilled workers for advanced manufacturing. Ralph will support workforce training programs that prepare workers for modern manufacturing careers.
- Expand technical education and apprenticeships
- Partner with manufacturers on training programs
- Support community colleges and trade schools
- Prepare Michigan workers for 21st century manufacturing
Infrastructure for Manufacturing
Manufacturers need reliable infrastructure. Ralph will ensure Michigan has the roads, bridges, utilities, and broadband that manufacturers require.
- Fix roads and bridges for freight movement
- Ensure reliable electricity and natural gas
- Expand broadband for smart manufacturing
- Support rail and port infrastructure
Manufacturing Means Good Jobs
Manufacturing jobs are good-paying jobs that support families and communities. When factories thrive, entire towns prosper. When manufacturing leaves, communities collapse. Ralph understands this—and he's committed to bringing those good jobs back.
By making Michigan the best state in America for manufacturing, we'll create thousands of new jobs, raise wages, and rebuild the middle class. Michigan's manufacturing heritage isn't history—it's our future.
Join the Manufacturing Renaissance
Help Ralph bring manufacturing jobs and prosperity back to Michigan.